MCR1900 Media Converter 19-Slot Chassis Installation Guide Part #5500304-10...
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Markham, ON Canada L3R 0E1 Perle reserves the right to make changes without further notice, to any products to improve reliability, function, or design. Perle, the Perle logo, and MCR1900 are trademarks of Perle Systems Limited. Perle Systems Limited, 2010.
Table of Contents Preface .................5 Chapter 1 Overview.............7 Getting to Know the MCR1900............ 7 Front and Rear Panel Components..........7 Front View (with Media Converter Modules installed) ......7 Rear View (with dual AC Power Supply Modules installed) ....8 Power Supply Module..............
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Installing or Replacing Media Converter Modules ......17 Chapter 4 Power Supply Modules ........19 Installing or Replacing the Power Supply Module....19 Removing the Power Supply Module ........... 19 Installing or Replacing the Power Supply Module ......20 Appendix A Technical Specifications ......22 Environmental Specifications...........
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Overview Chapter 1 Getting to Know the MCR1900 The MCR1900 is used to aggregate large numbers of geographically separated Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networks into a central location, over fiber optic cables. The MCR1900 Chassis features include: Nineteen slots for Media Converter Modules.
Chassis. Each Power Supply Module has a cooling fan that draws air out of the Chassis through front air vents on all face plates. The Perle MCR1900 Chassis also comes with an Intelligent Alarm Relay feature that will monitor the Chassis, Fans and Power Supply Modules for error conditions.
Intelligent Alarm Relay The Perle MCR1900 Chassis is fashioned with an Intelligent Alarm Relay. This relay is engaged after the unit is powered up and the backplane has been initialized. Should a failure occur, the relay will be disengaged, therefore setting the alarm until the unit returns to a normal state of operation.
Loss of power to the Power Supply Module(s). Fan failure. Over temperature heat protection. Over voltage protection. The relay is accessible via a set of three contact connections. These contacts are known as "Normally Closed", “Common” and "Normally Open", and are electrically isolated to the relay. The contacts are rated for voltages up to 30 V DC/AC with a maximum current of 3 A.
Installing the MCR1900 Chapter 2 Unpacking the MCR1900 Chassis Item MCR1900-19-Slot Chassis with one or two AC Power Supplies country specific power cord 19-inch rack mount kit MCR1900 Media Converter 19-Slot Chassis Installation Guide (this guide) Available Accessories The following accessories can be ordered separately:...
If placing the Chassis on a table, make sure the table is level and secure. Grounding the MCR1900 Chassis The MCR1900 should always be grounded for safe and proper operation. Grounding the Chassis requires the following items: One grounding lug (not provided).
Chassis Ground Grounding Screws Installing the Media Converter Modules To install or remove a Perle Media Converter Module refer to page 15 in this guide. Connecting the Alarm Relays (optional) The MCR1900 provides a method of allowing you to connect an external powered device such as a siren or light in order to inform you should a power loss or failure occur.
To power on an AC powered Chassis, perform the following procedure. Using the Perle supplied power cord, plug the power cord into the AC power connector at the rear of the Chassis (repeat this procedure if you have a second power supply installed in the Chassis).
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Description Fast Blinking The Power Supply Module is not seated in the Chassis correctly. A Power Supply Module has been removed from the Chassis without disconnecting the power cable from the power connector and the power switch is in the ON position.
Chassis. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the Media Converter Module. The Perle Media Converter Modules may be installed in any order and in any available installation slot. All Perle Media Converter Modules are hot-swappable and can be removed or installed while the Chassis is powered on.
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as you might damage the module. If there is resistance, remove the module and check the module’s backplane connector for damage to the pins. If the module’s backplane conector is not damaged, retry the insertion. Captive screws Captive retainer screw Tighten the Captive retainer screw to ensure the Media Converter Module is locked in place.
The MCR1900 Power Supply Module is hot-swappable and can be removed or installed while the Chassis is powered on. The MCR1900 comes with two Power Supply Bays with one or two Power Supply Module(s) installed.
Power Supply Module. Tighten the Captive retainer screws on either side of the Power Supply Module. Connect the power cord to the MCR1900 Power Supply Module. Connect the power cord its source. Connect the alarm relays ( optional). Turn the power switch to the On position.
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Note:All Bay openings must be covered with or a Power Supply Bay cover in order to maintain proper air circulation throughout the Chassis. For Power Module LED status see page 14 in this guide.
Technical Specifications Appendix A Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C (32 F to 122 Storage Temperature C to 70 F to 150 O p e r a t i n g / S t o r a g e 5% to 95% (non condensing).
Power Specifications MCR1900 Chassis with Power Supply Module Nominal Input 100 to 240 V AC Voltage Input Voltage range 90 to 264 V AC AC Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz Capacity...
Troubleshooting Appendix B This chapter provides information that can help resolve issues with your Perle MCR1900 Chassis. Power Supply LED Status Description On (solid) Indicates that the power has been switched On and the Power Supply Module is supplying power to the Chassis.
Intelligent Alarm Relay The relay can be engaged for any of the following conditions. Condition Possible Cause Loss of Power Loss of power source to the Power Supply Module. Power switch is in the Off position. Power Supply Module hardware failure. Fan not running The fan is running at less then 50% speed rate.
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